Brits given urgent 'stay home, wear mask' warning as cases of infections rise

dailyrecord.co.uk:

Brits are being urged to take action against the spike of winter bugs currently sweeping the country. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) issued a new alert on Thursday morning (January 30).It warned of illnesses including flu, Covid, RSV, norovirus, the less familiar hMPV and, of course, the common cold.

With these viruses proving to be highly infectious and spreading rapidly, the UKHSA urge the public to stay at home or mask up when going outside, reports the Mirror.A post on X on Thursday morning warned: "During winter, lots of illnesses like #Norovirus and #Flu spread easily.

If you're unwell, there are actions you can take to reduce the risk of spreading infections to others."UKHSA pointed people to further information on the viruses that are currently taking the UK by storm.

It's not unusual to see these germs year-round, but the organisation said that in winter, these illnesses circulate at the same time, causing high levels of infection.Those in vulnerable or high-risk groups are offered vaccines against flu, Covid and RSV, the UKHSA said.It explained: "Staying at home when you have symptoms of flu or COVID-19 helps protect those who are vulnerable.